ratifia

The kernel is used in seasoning, and in making the cordial known as ratifia; also in adding to tonics.

Resources of the Southern Fields and Forests, Medical, Economical, and Agricultural. Being also a Medical Botany of the Confederate States; with Practical Information on the Useful Properties of the Trees, Plants, and Shrubs 1863

For dinner we had the last tin of sardines, the last pot of apricot jam, and a tin of ratifia biscuits a most extraordinary mixture, I admit, but there was nothing else.

Station Life in New Zealand 1871

"Mercy on us! what have I said!" cried the attendant, greatly alarmed by the agitation of her mistress; "do sit down, your ladyship, while I run for the ratifia and rosa solis."

Jack Sheppard A Romance William Harrison Ainsworth 1843

If this be your ratifia, you may - keep it all to yourfelf; the very fight of it has cur'd me.

The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq: With the Life of the Author. In Twelve Volumes. A New Edition ... 1783

'39; a plate of ratifia cakes, and another of plum-cake for the rector's especial delectation; and a silver wire basket full of home-made candy for Mr. Dale, who had two weaknesses, candy and novels.

John Ward, Preacher Margaret Wade Campbell Deland 1901

He took to drinking ratifia, and thought upon Miss Bailey. "

Acadia or, A Month with the Blue Noses Frederic S. Cozzens